Braised Pork with sprinkles

4 pork chops, 1-inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons lard 4 slices thick-cut bacon 2 lbs sauerkraut or 3 lbs sauerkraut 1 large onion , sliced 1[...]

8 thin-cut boneless pork chops 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of 2[...]